Things to Do — Chattanooga, Cleveland & the TN-GA border

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

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Bluff View Art District

Bluff View Art District

Attraction $$$
chattanooga

Charles and Mary Portera founded Chattanooga's first arts district in 1991, anchoring 1.5 city blocks of historic homes atop a stone bluff with River Gallery, courtyards, cafes, and an inn.

Brown's Ferry

Brown's Ferry

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chattanooga

Brown's Ferry, Tennessee is an historical crossing point over the Tennessee River between Lookout Valley and Moccasin Bend in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was the site of the Battle of Brown's Ferry during the American Civil War. The ferry crossing was a key to the Cracker Line which became a reliable supply route for the Union Army in Chattanooga. It was included into the city of Chattanooga in an annexation in 1972.

Chattanooga Guided Adventures, Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals

Chattanooga Guided Adventures, Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals

Attraction
chattanooga

Kayak to see thousands of endangered bats, learn bat facts, and how to help bat populations with a beautiful sunset backdrop.

Chattanooga VIP TOURS

Chattanooga VIP TOURS

Attraction
chattanooga

Embark on a captivating journey with our Chattanooga Wine and Art Sightseeing Tour, blending rich flavors and creative expression against the backdrop of Chattanooga’s charm.

Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo

Attraction
chattanooga

Founded in 1937 in Warner Park with two cages of rhesus monkeys, this 13-acre AZA-accredited zoo now houses red pandas, Komodo dragons, snow leopards, and an endangered species carousel.

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Attraction
lookout-mountain

Established August 19, 1890 as the nation's first national military park, this Point Park unit on Lookout Mountain commemorates the 1863 Battles for Chattanooga with monuments and Tennessee River overlooks.

Cooper's Alley

Cooper's Alley

Attraction
chattanooga

Cooper’s Alley is an everyday unique public space in Downtown Chattanooga that serves as a community event hub and urban art installation.

Cravens House

Cravens House

Attraction
lookout-mountain

This historical mountain home & Civil War battle site features summer tours & nearby hiking trails.

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park

Attraction
rossville

Carl and Minette Dixon opened 'Lake Winnie' on June 1, 1925 around a 9-acre Rossville lake; the family-owned park's 1927 Boat Chute is recognized as the oldest operating mill chute in the United States.

Lee & Gordon's Mills

Lee & Gordon's Mills

Attraction
chickamauga

The Lee and Gordon Mill in Chickamauga, Georgia is a historic grist mill and store. It is on the west bank of Chickamauga Creek, about two miles north of Chickamauga on Red Belt Road. It was built in 1867 on the site of a previous mill. The previous mill was destroyed in September 1863 during the Battle of Chickamauga. A saw mill was another line of its business.

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Attraction
chattanooga

An 1895 funicular climbing Lookout Mountain at a 72.7% grade — among the world's steepest passenger railways — from St. Elmo's depot to Point Park, run today by Chattanooga's transit authority.

Moccasin Bend National Archeological District

Moccasin Bend National Archeological District

Attraction
chattanooga

Large park known for archeological evidence of 12,000 continuous years of human habitation.

Prater's Mill Historic Site

Prater's Mill Historic Site

Attraction
dalton

Historic working mill offering tours of 19th century artifacts & a location for weddings & events.

Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls

Attraction
chattanooga

A glass-front elevator drops 260 feet inside Lookout Mountain to a 63-foot underground waterfall Leo Lambert discovered in 1928 while drilling a tourist tunnel and named for his wife Ruby.

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park

Attraction
chattanooga

Sculptor John Henry and his wife Pamela transformed a 33-acre brownfield on Chattanooga's Southside into the Southeast's largest sculpture park, opening in April 2016 with monumental steel works.

Snooper's Rock

Snooper's Rock

Attraction
chattanooga

Peaceful nature preserve featuring a 5.9-mi. trail for hiking, nature viewing & birdwatching.

The Lost Sea Adventure

The Lost Sea Adventure

Attraction
chattanooga

America's largest underground lake — discovered by 13-year-old Ben Sands in 1905 inside Craighead Caverns — sits 140 feet below Sweetwater, with cave tours and glass-bottom boat rides on the 4.5-acre lake.

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Attraction
east-brainerd

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Chattanooga offers a year-round indoor amusement experience, featuring attractions for adventurers of all ages.

Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel

Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel

Attraction
ringgold

Historic tunnel & site of a famous Civil War locomotive raid, offering guided tours & exhibits.